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Attorney Dwayne Dickerson, representing the applicant, told the commission the property is about 0.25 acres after the dedication and described two new warehouse buildings totaling about 2,238 square feet (a ~942-square-foot office/warehouse and a ~1,296-square-foot multi-bay building). The project includes approximately 2,876 square feet of outdoor storage for the operator’s vehicles and equipment; the applicant said leased tenants would not use the outdoor storage. Dickerson and the architect said the design follows the city's Pioneer Grove architectural approach; staff and both the Community Appearance Board and the Planning & Zoning Board recommended approval.

Dickerson said variances were required because the Florida Department of Transportation previously took part of the parcel for a Dixie Highway flyover. The commission approved two variances to allow no landscape buffer and no required trees or hedges along Northeast First Avenue in lieu of the 10-foot buffer required by code; staff had noted the right-of-way dedication created a non-self-inflicted constraint. Because variances were part of the request, the item required a four-fifths vote; the final roll call showed unanimous approval by all five members present.

Votes at a glance

- Item 2 (Resolution: Major Site Plan with conditional use and variances for 81 NE Eller St, appl. 20-B3-113, rev.1): Motion approved. Motion by Commissioner Daniel Chenetzky; second by Commissioner Tom Plaut. Roll call: Hudak—Yes; Plaut—Yes; Chenetzky—Yes; Vice Mayor Ben Preston—Yes; Mayor Todd Drozky—Yes.

- Item 3 (Resolution: Acceptance of 10-foot right-of-way dedication along NE First Ave in connection with same project): Motion approved. Motion by Commissioner Tom Plaut; second by Commissioner Daniel Chenetzky. Roll call: Hudak—Yes; Plaut—Yes; Chenetzky—Yes; Vice Mayor Preston—Yes; Mayor Drozky—Yes.

- Consent item 4 (Resolution accepting certified municipal election results, 03/11/2025): Approved by voice vote (unanimous consent).

- Consent item 5 (Resolution approving facility use agreement with KP Aquatics International, d/b/a Performance Aquatics, at the Peggy Nolan Aquatics Complex): Approved by voice vote (unanimous consent). Members of the public urged swim-safety and youth programming during public comment.

- Item 6 (Ordinance—first reading—to vacate and abandon portion of a 15-foot alley near 1414–1498 SW Third Street): Commission approved moving the ordinance to second reading and set the public hearing where it will be considered with an associated site plan and plat (motion to advance passed unanimously).

Applicant and staff said the site plan meets parking, setbacks and open-space requirements despite the irregular parcel shape caused by the FDOT column footprint. The applicant reported community outreach with adjacent property owners; the nearby business owner said they supported the reinvestment.

Public comment during the meeting included questions about the Pier reopening and legal claims tied to the Pier restaurant, a resident who described prolonged permitting and code-enforcement delays that led to fines she said total more than $160,000, and requests for more updates on Mayo Howard Park and the Tivoli Sand Pine Preserve. Commissioners and staff acknowledged those concerns and directed staff to follow up where appropriate.

The meeting began with approval of minutes from March 4, 2025, and ended after routine administrative comments and a motion to adjourn. Several other procedural votes (agenda approval, vice‑mayor lot drawing and oath of office ceremonies) were taken earlier in the meeting as part of the swearing-in agenda.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Regular City Commission Meeting 2025-03-28","oneSentenceSummary","The commission approved a site plan and conditional use for a warehouse and outdoor storage operation at 81 NE Eller St, accepted a 10-foot ROW dedication tied to Dixie Highway improvements and approved routine consent items including certification of the municipal election and a swim-team facility agreement.","taxTitle","Deerfield Beach City, Broward County, Florida","taxId",4575,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6103043,"Deerfield Beach swears in new mayor and commissioners; incoming mayor outlines priorities",5571,1315000,6886000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2802245-02008e7ed70e2e250738c920a4df95e2&start=1315&end=6886","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2802245-02008e7ed70e2e250738c920a4df95e2/thumbnail_1315000.jpg","/articles/6103043/Deerfield-Beach-City/Broward-County/Florida/Deerfield-Beach-swears-in-new-mayor-and-commissioners-incoming-mayor-outlines-priorities","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6103043-c99a9d07aed3f3f5d01b395b08b875f3/orig.mp4?Expires=1770448608&Signature=kdKLx01qfnayNc3LrhupYStbWEgqlQvk18rJ8Itx5vdOw27Ca9bfndtOmtTNeUa3CyqD18DJRxXgV3yv8hQklBC5Z3cZgMNUClTVvVPtwGRNpFMoQrtpBHsRjGXz2C-ZHYdOq~oCxiz~Ak5uBqLLoXrZz7EHYTGyjhn4vOPx~efe~4N4rBJ68Q-6Ae6yDsrVvVxjv2vLrO4X7NoZ~yFEsdT8WoY9RLfGL~5CHclshKgcZ0pvUT64TtulWh-QpEBdymG0aT~yD9U50-eiw5ZUvBb4zvoK1BMnSjnPugzvH16Z0uEOog8U-xsM8TSSz4W3n4LIAWtjONmvBpXV6PK68w__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Todd Drozky was sworn in as mayor of the City of Deerfield Beach during the commission's meeting, joining newly elected commissioners Tom Plaut and Daniel Chenetzky on the dais. The ceremony included tributes to outgoing Mayor Bill Gantz and outgoing Commissioner Bernie Parnas, who were thanked for their years of service.

Drozky used his first remarks as mayor to set a short list of priorities he said he will pursue with city staff and the commission. He said the city should create a full-time economic development coordinator to attract and support businesses, modernize the building-permit process (including online submittal), and launch a focused planning effort for Dixie Highway that includes business owners, pastors and residents. \"I am proposing that we have a full time economic development coordinator here in the city of Deerfield Beach,\" Drozky said, adding that permitting must be easier and faster.

Drozky also said he will press the city manager to place a bond measure on a future March ballot to fund new police stations and parks. \"So city manager, my task to you in 2 years, I want to see a bond on the ... March ballot, for new police stations and parks in the city of Deerfield Beach,\" he said. He framed the request as part of a broader effort to rebuild infrastructure, noting the city’s limited capacity to pay for several large projects without voter approval.

Outgoing Mayor Bill Gantz and Commissioner Bernie Parnas were honored with staff remarks, a short tribute video and multiple speeches from colleagues and regional officials. City staff, elected officials and community members praised both for long service and for projects the commission completed during their tenures, including recognition of Juneteenth as a holiday and investments in parks, aging services and waterfront assets.

New commissioners made brief remarks after taking their oaths. Commissioner Tom Plaut described a long history of civic involvement and said he plans to treat the commission role as a full-time commitment to the city. Commissioner Daniel Chenetzky said he will be an \"open and humble servant\" focused on improving the city for all residents.

Other ceremonial items included a $1,000 donation to the local Packer Rattlers youth program from the Rotary Club of Deerfield Beach and brief recognition of awards and former elected officials in the audience.

Drozky said he expects to change some meeting procedures and agendas in the coming weeks, and he asked colleagues and staff to work with him as those details are developed. He closed by urging commissioners to engage residents and to pursue projects that keep Deerfield Beach \"a small beach village\" while allowing targeted redevelopment in downtown and corridor areas.

The meeting then moved on to regular agenda business, including several land-use and consent items.","Todd Drozky was sworn in as mayor and joined by newly elected commissioners Tom Plaut and Daniel Chenetzky. The outgoing mayor and commissioner were honored during the ceremony. Drozky outlined priorities including economic development, building-permit modernization, Dixie Highway planning and a proposed bond for police stations and parks.","actionData","errors"]

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Commission unanimously approves Eastern Dredging site plan and right‑of‑way dedication; certifies election results and OKs swim-team agreement

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